Back in the summer of 2020, Leeds United completed the £17m deal of Brazilian winger Raphinha from French side Stade Rennes, with the attacker being an unknown quantity to many fans.
However, he would star way beyond the fanbase’s expectations, notching six goals and nine assists, subsequently taking to the Premier League like a duck to water during the 2020/21 season.
His second and final season at Elland Road also saw him thrive within the final third, netting eleven 11 times in 35 matches - including the final day triumph over Brentford.
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Raphinha would subsequently join Barcelona for a reported £55m after such an impressive season, with his sale breaking the record for the largest fee received by the Whites.
However, the club have been able to reinvest such funds as a result, which has led to numerous impressive pieces of business being conducted in Yorkshire.
Leeds United’s best signings since Raphinha
In the summer of 2023, Leeds completed the £8m signing of midfielder Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea, with such a move now appearing to be an absolute bargain.
The Welshman, who’s now the club’s captain, has already racked up over 100 senior appearances, often being one of the first names on the teamsheet under Daniel Farke.
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He’s also popped with key moments in the final third this campaign, even netting his first Premier League goals during the 4-1 demolition of Crystal Palace at Elland Road.
Ampadu isn’t the only recent addition that has caught the eye, with centre forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin undoubtedly exceeding the expectations of the supporters.
The 28-year-old arrived on a free transfer from Everton during the recent summer window, but concerns were undoubtedly raised about his long-standing injury issues.
However, he’s yet to suffer from any injury setbacks during his time in Yorkshire, subsequently allowing him to sit as the club’s top scorer with his tally of 10 Premier League goals.
The Leeds star who’s now their best signing since Raphinha
As previously mentioned, Leeds have conducted shrewd business over the last couple of seasons, which has allowed them to secure promotion back to England’s top-flight.
The recent summer window allowed the hierarchy to invest around £90m on new additions, which has massively bolstered the club’s ambitions of securing survival by the end of the season.
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Farke has led the side to six points clear of the drop zone with just 12 games remaining, with the German deserving huge credit for getting the Whites into this position.
His ability to integrate the new additions with the promotion-winning squad has no doubt contributed to the recent run of form, which has pulled the club clear of the drop zone.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Jayden Bogle is just one of the players who caught the eye in the Championship last season, after arriving in a deal worth a reported £5m from rivals Sheffield United.
The right-back ended the season with 10 combined goals and assists in the second tier, highlighting his quality in the final third despite his defensive responsibilities.
The 25-year-old has since remained a regular starter in the Premier League under Farke, subsequently taking his career to the next level in the process.
Bogle netted his first top-flight goal in the recent win over Nottingham Forest, with the defender arguably being one of the club’s star performers across all areas of the pitch.
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His underlying stats from the current campaign highlight his quality at both ends of the pitch, with the £5m fee for his signature now looking like a phenomenal piece of business.
The defender has made 2.1 tackles per 90 in the league this season, along with 4.5 ball recoveries per 90 - which showcases his incredible ball-winning ability for Farke’s side.
Jayden Bogle - PL stats (2025/26)
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He’s also won 4.4 duels per 90, whilst making 1.1 interceptions per 90, which further highlights his superb ability when the opposition are in possession.
Bogle’s ability in transition has also played a huge role in Leeds’ success, subsequently completing 21% of the crosses he’s attempted in the Premier League this campaign.
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£5m in today’s market is a phenomenal piece of business, with the defender undoubtedly now worth a much larger sum given his impact at Elland Road in recent years.
There’s little denying that he’s exceeded expectations in Yorkshire, just as Raphinha did a couple of years ago, with his addition now looking to be one of the club’s best in recent years.
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